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Fresh vs. Fake? Would you use fresh or fake flowers for: A wedding? For a party? For home decor? Yes or No? I gotta know right now! Do you need a dashboard light to make up your mind about what kind of floral arrangement you would like to use? There might be those out there that have a hard and fast opinion about this. My daughter is one of them--but she cannot grow anything and must buy her fresh blossoms. I, on the other hand, have some luck with flower gardening and can make an... Read Full Story

Need some loving food ideas for Valentine's Day? Well, just go to your favorite recipe page or a beloved cook book and I guarantee that you will find inspiration. All you have to do is change some well chosen words and you will have your Valentine's Day food! Yes, just change the name of the recipe. What could be easier than that? If it is a favorite recipe, then you most likely have the ingredients on hand. (This could save you some money, too.) I bet that if you are an avid baker, you... Read Full Story

Who makes the best AMERICAN chocolate? This is not about Dark or Milk--chocolate, that is. Sure, there are Dutch, Swiss, German, and Belgian chocolates with many famous European brand names; but who do you think makes the best American chocolate products? It can be a "mom and pop" company in your hometown, or a big corporation. I don't care who you choose. For example, my sister-in-law gives me a large chunk of chocolate every year for Christmas. However, she will not tell us who she buys... Read Full Story

If you have finished 22 bottles of wine, then you certainly deserve to display your accomplishment with a cork wreath of victory. No one needs to know how long it took you to drink those bottles; they just need to realize that you had the foresight to save the corks to recycle. It is thought that the origin of the wreath had its birth in ancient Rome. It was initially worn on the head and symbolized a victory of some kind. Historians assume that the head wreath was then hung on the wall as a... Read Full Story

Ever wondered what it is like to take a photo of 5 children under 4 years of age? In 2007 we tried to take a good picture for our Annual Grandkid Christmas Photo Card. It was such a chaos, that I quit taking photos and just filmed it. I edited the film on the computer, added in the resulting photos, found background music, and voila! The Best Christmas Card Photo Shoot Video Ever! I think it is just hilariously adorable! But I know that people who do not know us personally might find it... Read Full Story

Said Old Gentleman Gay, "On a Thanksgiving Day, If you want a good time, then give something away." To add a little spice to your Thanksgiving Day, I am giving you some little know facts and trivia about Thanksgiving in the USA! Now I am assured that I will have a good time on Turkey Day! Hey, at least filling up on trivia will not add inches to your waistline. These facts could also be wonderful conversation starters for what can be a very long day filled with family stories that need to... Read Full Story

If you have a book that is beyond repair, you could use it to decorate for the upcoming holidays. I have a page on Squidoo about re-purposing old books. There is a section on that page listing festive uses for old books. Today I put on a new project that seems like a lovely use for an old hynmal. Go check it out by clicking the "festive" link above.   Read Full Story

I recommend on my Book Care and Repair page, that you have a professional book restoration artisan repair valuable or antique books that you have in your collection. Below you will find several links to companies or individuals that I have read about on the web and have impressed me with their knowledge and presentation. A few of the artisans have even been written about or featured on TV. I have not used any of these companies (I do not own any truly valuable books) so, you will need to do... Read Full Story

Google Halloween --I was absolutely enthralled with this Halloween creation from Google! I know you will enjoy it too! However, I would be remiss if I did not tell you that today is National Caramel Apple Day. So go and Celebrate the Caramel Apple why don't you! Read Full Story

Colorful candy corn cupcakes: the kids will love the surprise orange inside this yummy cupcake that is very easy to make. Every September I begin to prepare for Candy Corn Day which is on October 31st! Oh, in some places it is on October 21st, but I am not against having a celebration twice in 10 days. No sir, you will not hear me object. I have become so obsessed with this candy confection that I have even "designed" Candy Corn Halloween costumes.. There are even more candy corn recipes on... Read Full Story